Rolando McClain leaving the door open for NFL return

Former first-round pick Rolando McClain, the former Oakland Raiders linebacker who retired after multiple run-ins with the law, told reporters at Alabama’s pro day he hasn’t ruled out a return to the NFL.

Before a possible return, McClain plans to finish up his degree at Alabama, but he said he will not wait too long before making up his mind.

“I’m not going to wait for the door to be closed,” McClain told reporters. “Right now, I think it’s still open. I’ve still got some things to get in order before I make that decision.”

Nick Saban said he has not spoken with Rolando McClain about his future recently but that the door is open to him if he does want to talk.

“Football is football,” McClain said. “Right now, I don’t have any plans.”

“I really focused on the things I need to get right, and football wasn’t one of those things.”

McClain is still young and has reportedly been working out every day while attending classes. He has the talent to be an impact player in the NFL. If he can get his head on straight and join the right team, he could return to the form that once made him such a high draft pick.